Tagged With Shale
9 March 2023
Company ready to develop Eagle Ford shale after $1.4bn deal with Chesapeake Energy, chairman Brian Gilvary tells Petroleum Economist in an interview
2 March 2023
Oil is still a serious business in the Bakken shale, but when it comes to midstream, the money is on gas
30 January 2023
The arrival of additional gas takeaway capacity this year is welcome news for E&Ps, but much more will be needed if the Vaca Muerta is ever going to replicate US shale
30 November 2022
A range of obstacles will hobble further output increases in the Lower 48’s most productive basin heading into 2023
8 September 2022
Surging profits and easy access to export markets are accelerating M&A activity, despite growing inflationary pressure
8 September 2022
The new administration’s lifting of a fracking moratorium is cause for renewed optimism
15 August 2022
Bullish output projections and snowballing consolidation illustrate scramble to gain a foothold in the basin
17 May 2022
Japanese explorer sees opportunities to expand its footprint
17 May 2022
Diamondback’s reversal of its midstream spin-off may reflect expectations of no new US oil boom
10 March 2022
Even amid climbing oil prices and strong market backwardation, most US shale independents show little scope or intent to raise output in the short term
14 February 2022
The AIM- and TSX-listed independent sees huge opportunities in Australia’s Northern Territory
1 February 2022
Fewer North American corporate transactions may be done this year. But rationalisation of shale portfolios on an asset-specific basis should continue
20 January 2022
The German independent is overhauling its Latin American portfolio
16 December 2021
Supply is gradually returning, but the market will remain tight into next year
29 November 2021
Strong global gas prospects and high-quality inventory are driving a big swing in M&A activity in the basin
16 November 2021
In the wake of positive financials, the Argentinian operator is lifting capex spend and is bullish on barrels
1 November 2021
Climbing commodity prices and rampant drilling activity are lifting shale production guidance
12 October 2021
Strong market conditions are encouraging private producers in Texas and New Mexico to lift drilling activity
14 September 2021
Domestic production has gradually crept up since the worst of the pandemic, but significant growth is unlikely to take place before 2023
6 September 2021
The gas-focused operator is rapidly growing both its portfolio and production base in the Haynesville shale
23 July 2021
Bullish gas projections are driving a strong resurgence in M&A activity
22 July 2021
Reduced drilling activity over the past year is increasing the threat of premature write-downs in the basin
13 July 2021
Marcellus gas producer has cleared much of its debt worries, painting an optimistic picture that investors are getting behind
1 July 2021
US firm expects Concho synergies in the Permian to dramatically lift revenues over the next decade
29 June 2021
No longer having to choose between price and market share means the cartel does not need to rush to ease cuts, says analyst
1 June 2021
The domestic shale sector is generating considerable returns, with many operators planning to increase dividends
27 May 2021
Merger showcases optimism in gas prospects but may not signal a wider shift towards multi-basin M&A
13 May 2021
Operator balance sheets are benefitting from the uplift in oil prices, but many could miss out as the bulk of their production is locked into more muted pricing
7 May 2021
Rebounding oil prices have boosted company balance sheets, but debt remains the priority over growth
6 May 2021
The financial strain is starting to ease as the shale patch sees the effects of rising oil prices
22 April 2021
Efforts to raise Vaca Muerta production face financial and strike action hurdles
15 April 2021
An accelerating vaccine rollout and robust oil prices encourage consolidation across marginal plays
27 March 2021
Operators including majors have snapped up nearby acreage to leverage synergies at lower cost. But with oil prices higher and discounts potentially fading, will prolific spending slacken?
23 March 2021
Output is creeping up in the US but still faces a tough task in rebounding to pre-Covid levels
22 March 2021
Vine Energy’s financing efforts reveal lingering public market doubts despite healthy prospects for gas
16 March 2021
Robust FCF and driving down emissions in the shale patch are central planks in the US major’s journey towards low-carbon energy
9 March 2021
Upstream producers stress permanent financial change even as those with the greatest acreage and deepest pockets begin to stir
25 February 2021
The sector may still be in its infancy, but the industry’s prospects have improved rapidly over the last six months
16 February 2021
Global energy demand will recover as the pandemic recedes, but production in the Lower 48 may already have reached its apogee
28 January 2021
A push for more domestic production to buttress supply security and Beijing’s ambitious drive to decarbonise its economy will both supercharge the sector
28 January 2021
The company reports a remarkable shift in its oil/gas mix in the North Dakota shale play
18 January 2021
A Q4 M&A upswing proved there are still consolidation opportunities and the Texas/New Mexico basin will remain the hotspot
14 January 2021
Further production cuts led by Saudi Arabia could signal the start of a US oil sector recovery, but potential headwinds remain
12 January 2021
The Democrat victories in Georgia dramatically change the political picture but do not pose an existential threat to the shale patch
2 December 2020
The incoming Biden administration has ambitious plans for low-carbon energy but must negotiate the Senate first
22 October 2020
Domestic acquisitions gain momentum after woeful performance across the first three quarters of the year
16 October 2020
Several prominent deals have helped partially salvage M&A activity, but conditions still look gloomy
9 October 2020
Improving drilling and completion efficiency is crucial for the industry to accelerate cashflow and remain economically viable
27 September 2020
Barrels may have returned to the market, but lack of drilling and bearish conditions will likely see production fall sharply across Q4
1 September 2020
Financial conditions may have rallied, but the long-term survival of many firms still hangs in the balance
